Road Surveyor

AtkinsRéalis; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services firm in Riyadh seeks an experienced Land/Road Surveyor for a mega infrastructure project. The ideal candidate will perform field surveys, support construction teams, and ensure compliance with Saudi standards. A diploma or bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5-12 years of experience in large-scale civil works is required. This role offers a tax-free salary and various benefits including life and medical insurance.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• 5–12 years of experience as a Land or Road Surveyor, ideally on mega or giga infrastructure projects.
• Experience in highways, expressways, earthworks, utilities, and large-scale civil works.
• Strong background working with global consultants and contractors in KSA or GCC.

Responsibilities

• Conduct topographic, route, and engineering surveys for road corridors and interchanges.
• Process field data using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Support construction teams with setting-out for highways and bridges.
• Coordinate daily with site engineers and maintain survey logs.
• Ensure compliance with QHSE protocols on site.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Leica Geo Office

GNSS/RTK systems

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, Geomatics, or related field

Professional surveying certification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Land/Road Surveyor to join our team for a mega infrastructure road development project in Riyadh. The ideal candidate will conduct precise field surveys, support complex highway and infrastructure construction, and ensure full compliance with project specifications, Saudi standards, and authority requirements.

Your role

Field Surveying & Site Measurements

• Conduct topographic, route, and engineering surveys for major road corridors, interchanges, utility corridors, and related civil works.
• Perform setting out for road alignments, centerlines, curves, earthworks, utilities, and structures.
• Establish and maintain survey control networks, benchmarks, and reference points across large project zones.
• Operate advanced instruments: Total Station, GPS/GNSS RTK, Digital Level, Laser Scanner, etc.

Data Processing & Reporting

• Process field data using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, or Leica software.
• Prepare survey drawings, profiles, cross-sections, and as-built records.
• Validate levels, elevations, horizontal/vertical alignments, and DTM models.
• Provide accurate survey inputs for earthworks quantities, grading, pavement layers, and drainage works.

Construction Support

• Support construction teams with precise setting-out for highways, bridges, tunnels, drainage networks, and utility relocations.
• Verify that construction works comply with IFC (Issued for Construction) drawings and project specifications.
• Identify discrepancies and coordinate with engineers for corrective actions.
• Assist during inspections with consultants and authorities.

Coordination & Documentation

• Coordinate daily with site engineers, QA/QC, construction teams, and design consultants.
• Maintain daily logs, survey reports, and equipment calibration records.
• Prepare and submit as-built survey documents required for approvals and handover.
• Ensure all survey activities are documented as per contract, consultant, and authority requirements.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to all QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety & Environment) protocols on site.
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of all survey measurements.
• Comply with KSA regulatory standards and requirements from authorities such as:
  • RCRC (Royal Commission for Riyadh City)
  • MOMRAH
  • Saudi Building Code
  • Ministry of Transport & Logistics Services (MOTLS)

Qualifications

About you

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, Geomatics, or related field.
• Professional surveying certification is an asset.

Experience

• 5–12 years of experience as a Land or Road Surveyor, ideally on mega or giga infrastructure projects.
• Experience in highways, expressways, earthworks, utilities, and large-scale civil works.
• Strong background working with global consultants and contractors in KSA or GCC.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in:
• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• Trimble Business Center
• Leica Geo Office
• GNSS/RTK systems
• Strong understanding of horizontal/vertical geometry, pavement layers, and survey QA/QC processes.
• Ability to interpret complex civil drawings and specifications.

Rewards & benefits

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis

We\'re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world\'s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We\'re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.